Sr. Product Project Manager/Product Program Manager | Hybrid

At Allianz Life, we are driven by our mission – we secure your future – and by our common goal of caring for tomorrow. We care for our employees by promoting an inclusive culture where everyone has the opportunity to grow and be rewarded for their success. We care for our customers by creating new products that help them protect their families and pursue their retirement goals. We care for our community by giving time, resources, and donations. And we care for the future by supporting sustainability, protecting the local environment, and promoting societal equity. 

What you do:

As a Senior Product Project Manager, you will play a critical role in the development and execution of the Allianz Life product roadmap comprising of fixed index annuities, registered index-linked annuities, life insurance, and in-plan solutions. You will gain a deep understanding of our products and services and be responsible for the project management and delivery of projects within a product line. The ability to effectively collaborate across business functions, anticipate and resolve impediments, and drive stakeholder alignment is critical for role. The Senior Product Project Manager role has an impact on execution of the company’s goals and serving our customers. You will report to the Sr. Director of Product Innovation.

Business Case & Strategic Alignment: Develop, document, and implement strategy for the project team to achieve business outcomes

• • Ensure projects benefits and key performance indicators are defined and aligned with broader program goals and objectives

• Drive alignment on documentation summarizing the value delivered, success criteria, and scope (i.e. charter, roadmap, OKR, etc.)

Oversight & Coordination: Oversee all project activities to ensure goals and commitments are achieved

• Oversee project resource utilization to ensure needs are met
• Manage project’s budget to ensure business objectives are achieved within approved funding
• Lead creation of the standard project management documentation (project plan, status reporting, IRAD, decision log, etc.)
• Oversee decision making, change control processes, and dependency management
• Manage project risk and coordinate corrective measures, escalating through appropriate channels

End-to-End Delivery: Manage centralized plan that encompasses all functional area activities critical to success of the project

• Holds each lead accountable for their functional area readiness
• Clear identification of critical dependencies and develop plan with associated mitigation strategies

• Ensure business readiness activities have taken place and business areas are ready for to the new way of working

Governance & Stakeholder Management: Define project governance structure, inclusive of decision making and overall stakeholder engagement plan

• Responsible for execution and adherence of the Product Development Lifecycle (PDLC) framework
• Conduct and manage stakeholder assessment to define level of engagement for each impacted functional area
• Develop engagement plan based on area needs with clear communication plan on meeting cadences and communications (i.e. status reporting)
• Manage stakeholders’ communications across all levels

Utilization of artificial intelligence tools and resources (e.g. generative AI)

What you bring:

• 5+ years of experience required in project/program management
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
• Scaled Agile experience required

• You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and will not require immigration sponsorship for visa status now or in the future (e.g. H1-B, L-1, TN, etc). If you are currently on CPT/OPT, you are ineligible due to the need for future immigration sponsorship.  

Base Salary Range $80,000-181,000

Actual base salary may vary based upon factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity of peers, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual incentive program. 

What we offer: 

At Allianz Life, we’re proud to provide a benefits package that supports the True Balance of our employees and their families. We offer a choice of comprehensive medical and dental plan options, a generous time off plan and an outstanding 401(k) company match. Plus, our employees enjoy an award-winning campus with an array of discounted amenities, including an onsite health center, child development center, fitness facility, convenience store and two cafeterias. Our employees and leaders take an active role in shaping our culture through our Employee Resource Groups, whose activities and advocacy contribute to an environment that welcomes, includes and celebrates diversity. Our great benefits, campus amenities and inclusive, engaged culture are among the many reasons we’re routinely recognized as a top workplace employer. 

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us. At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust. We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations. 

Join us. Let's care for tomorrow. #LI-TS1